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NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

The Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital was one of the only hospitals still standing after the dropping of the atomic bomb - newly-uncovered files shed light on the ensuing weeks and months at the hospital.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

A look at the 2024 Grand Prix winner 'Teki Cometh' and other films from the 2024 Tokyo Film Festival, plus Kinugasa Teinosuke's classic 'Gate of Hell'.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

This episode features Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines that are maintaining relevancy in a changing society by offering services to meet the needs of people in their communities.

This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-7.

'Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at osechi, a special New Year's meal that offers a traditional start to the year.

Visit two cat islands in Japan's Seto Inland Sea! The kitties on Ao Island outnumber humans - watch them catch fish on the rocks - then join more kitties on Ogi Island for some sun time on a roof.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

A family living on a farm seeks self-sufficiency by foraging for wild plants, cultivating honey, and shearing sheep. They try to find joy in the small things, no matter how hard they may be.

In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of taisetsu and toji - the nuns enjoy yuzu pepper, pumpkin soup, and kagami-mochi rice cakes made specially for the end of a year.

Elegant and practical, braided cords are essential for kimonos and other aspects of everyday life.

David and his friend make a day trip cycling from Otaru to Sapporo in search of autumn foliage - from sea to mountains and city heights, they discover the beauty of Hokkaido in seasonal transition.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

This episode features CloverWorks, the 2018 animation studio famed for stunning visuals and dramatic storytelling - get an exclusive look at their latest film and learn how they train young animators.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Seoul, the capital of South Korea, has a population of 9.6 million - home to one fifth of the country's residents, Seoul is famous for the celebration of tradition as well as the latest in fashion.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

The Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital was one of the only hospitals still standing after the dropping of the atomic bomb - newly-uncovered files shed light on the ensuing weeks and months at the hospital.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

A look at the 2024 Grand Prix winner 'Teki Cometh' and other films from the 2024 Tokyo Film Festival, plus Kinugasa Teinosuke's classic 'Gate of Hell'.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

This episode features CloverWorks, the 2018 animation studio famed for stunning visuals and dramatic storytelling - get an exclusive look at their latest film and learn how they train young animators.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: seven-piece idol group CANDY TUNE, who have a big, young fanbase on social media, and Inaba Manaka, who left Juice=Juice in 2022 to launch a solo career.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time 'Nendore Nandore Mr. Clay!'...

Today: determining what is worrying a client. Lin Zhipeng from China works at a real estate firm - in a role play challenge, he must determine what is worrying his client.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Seoul, the capital of South Korea, has a population of 9.6 million - home to one fifth of the country's residents, Seoul is famous for the celebration of tradition as well as the latest in fashion.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

The stories behind hit Japanese products plus top creations for niche markets - this time, tactile paving and crab stick machines.

What does it take to survive a flood? Japan has developed survival skills for floods through experiences such as typhoons - find out how to navigate flooded streets and escape cars.

Visit two cat islands in Japan's Seto Inland Sea! The kitties on Ao Island outnumber humans - watch them catch fish on the rocks - then join more kitties on Ogi Island for some sun time on a roof.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

The Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital was one of the only hospitals still standing after the dropping of the atomic bomb - newly-uncovered files shed light on the ensuing weeks and months at the hospital.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

A look at the 2024 Grand Prix winner 'Teki Cometh' and other films from the 2024 Tokyo Film Festival, plus Kinugasa Teinosuke's classic 'Gate of Hell'.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: seven-piece idol group CANDY TUNE, who have a big, young fanbase on social media, and Inaba Manaka, who left Juice=Juice in 2022 to launch a solo career.

Today: determining what is worrying a client. Lin Zhipeng from China works at a real estate firm - in a role play challenge, he must determine what is worrying his client.

Visit two cat islands in Japan's Seto Inland Sea! The kitties on Ao Island outnumber humans - watch them catch fish on the rocks - then join more kitties on Ogi Island for some sun time on a roof.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

This episode features CloverWorks, the 2018 animation studio famed for stunning visuals and dramatic storytelling - get an exclusive look at their latest film and learn how they train young animators.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

The stories behind hit Japanese products plus top creations for niche markets - this time, tactile paving and crab stick machines.

What does it take to survive a flood? Japan has developed survival skills for floods through experiences such as typhoons - find out how to navigate flooded streets and escape cars.

There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time 'Nendore Nandore Mr. Clay!'...

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Seoul, the capital of South Korea, has a population of 9.6 million - home to one fifth of the country's residents, Seoul is famous for the celebration of tradition as well as the latest in fashion.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

A major earthquake struck central Japan on the 1st of January, 2024 - we hear from three Brazilians who were affected by it. What can we do to prepare for disasters? Please share your thoughts.

We meet French-born Germain Guibilato - who works as a personal chef for events and special occasions in Kochi City - and Chinese Liao Haiting, a veterinary nurse in Kawaguchi in Saitama.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan - we examine its past and present with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Shuri Castle.

Fukushima-based poet Wago Ryoichi, who experienced the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, has received international acclaim for his collection about his disaster-stricken hometown - he talks about his poetry.

Department stores have unveiled 'fukubukuro' lucky bags they will offer for the 2024 New Year's holiday - amid rising prices, many will feature daily food staples to cater to cost-conscious consumers.

A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this time. Learn simple expressions you can put to use whether you're visiting or staying; tune in and start speaking

What preparations are needed to protect children in the event of a disaster? This episode considers not only their physical safety, but also their mental wellbeing during stressful evacuations.

We introduce our broadcasts about the 2024 US presidential election in 2024 with reports and news from a Japanese point of view and the analysis of political professionals.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Visit Izumo in Shimane Prefecture, the setting of several Japanese myths, to meet a mischievous kitty living on a farm near the Hii River, then visit a pottery factory to see a blue-eyed cat at work.

Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

This episode features Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines that are maintaining relevancy in a changing society by offering services to meet the needs of people in their communities.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

A billion cats are on the loose!? An online post throws a father into a panic - how should we interact with online information when fake images are on the rise especially during disasters?

UNESCO recently added Japan's sake-brewing process to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list - we look at how brewers have preserved it and how some are now taking the drink in new directions.

NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

Embark on a flavourful journey through Kagoshima's diverse ramen, a distinct evolution within Kyushu's tonkotsu realm!

Fukushima-based poet Wago Ryoichi, who experienced the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, has received international acclaim for his collection about his disaster-stricken hometown - he talks about his poetry.

We meet French-born Germain Guibilato - who works as a personal chef for events and special occasions in Kochi City - and Chinese Liao Haiting, a veterinary nurse in Kawaguchi in Saitama.